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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.65, 5,445.34 and 1,033.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.65, 5,445.34 and 1,033.79 is: 1,550.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.65 : 5,445.34 = 1,033.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.65/5,445.34 = 1,033.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.65x = 5,445.34 × 1,033.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.65x = 5,629,308.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,629,308.23/3,630.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.50

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